Steven Lemonier

Latest — 12 May 2022

Citrix Logon Simulator

Monitoring application availability is crucial for ensuring a seamless end-user experience. Existing logon simulators often come with limitations. I developed a Python-based Citrix Logon Simulator that overcomes these challenges. Check out the full guide and script to get started!

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FSLogix profile container - Applications are crashing

When users reported application crashes, Citrix was initially blamed. However, Windows Event Logs revealed disk-related errors, showing FSLogix profile disks detaching due to storage issues. The fix? Enhance monitoring, including proactive alerts, ensuring swift action before incidents escalate.

Export and Import On-Prem Citrix Site configuration

Updating a Citrix Site can be daunting, especially with numerous catalogs, desktop groups, and published apps. To avoid risks, I opted to create a new site instead of in-place upgrade. Using custom PowerShell scripts, I exported and imported configurations seamlessly, ensuring a smooth transition.

Use monitors to leverage your GSLB setup

Citrix ADC's GSLB feature optimizes user experience by routing traffic to the best datacenter. However, it may direct users to faulty locations. By implementing monitors for your resources, you can enhance GSLB to prevent redirecting users to non-functional datacenters, ensuring the best experience.

How to create an (MCS) catalog in PowerShell

Simplify Citrix catalog creation with PowerShell! This guide walks through automating MCS catalog setup, from identity pools to provisioning schemes. Ideal for large-scale environments, it highlights gaps in Citrix SDK and provides step-by-step commands to streamline your workflow.

James Rankin's first autologon automated

Optimize Windows logon times by automating the first logon in your golden image. This PowerShell script implements James Rankin's technique without GPOs, setting up auto-logon and auto-logoff for faster subsequent logins. Ideal for environments where every second of logon time matters.

Provision new VMs in an MCS catalog with PowerShell

Automate Citrix VDI provisioning with PowerShell. This guide walks through creating a script to streamline the process of adding new machines to MCS catalogs and delivery groups. Learn to optimize your workflow and scale your VDI environment efficiently.

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